The question actually surprises him, but not in a bad way. For a moment he just blinks, trying to process what James is asking but when it finally registers he greets the reaper with a small, shy grin. "Uh, yeah. Yeah, of course. That's always okay to ask, you're never- you never need to apologize for that okay?"

With a quiet exhale he reaches up, feeling the normal glamour and sealing charms give way as he lifts his head from his shoulders. He's still grinning, however, even with it cradled in his arms, even if he can't speak at the moment.